Is it weird for a company to ask for a reference check AFTER the offer letter has been signed?

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Not unheard of. Happened to me once when they just had to do their due diligence but didn’t want to hold up the offer process.

Not at all. That’s very normal in my experience. Has happened in every role I’ve ever taken with the exception of a small, boutique firm.

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